Latest News
General Election Coming Soon
24th May
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the next General Election will take place on Thursday 4th July 2024. That's in six weeks' time! We want to make sure that students' voices are heard when it comes to deciding... 
Free Clothing Pop-Up
23rd May
Do you like second hand clothes? In need of a new summer dress? Look no further! To give our swap shops a rest through the summer, we are running a pop-up clothing event at our Granton Campus to give away lots of clothes before the next... 
Student Mental Health Agreement now launched
23rd May
Over the course of the last year, we've been speaking to students about their mental health and wellbeing, and promoting the services that are available to support them from within the College and beyond. Last week, to coincide with Mental Health... 
Pride Party 2024
23rd May
To kick off Pride Month, we are holding our annual 'Pride Party'! We invite you to join us on Tuesday 4th June at the Granton campus - in the Hub - at 2:...
Strikes Info Session - Frequently Asked Questions
16th May
With upcoming lecturers' strikes scheduled for Monday 20th May, Thursday 23rd May, Tuesday 28th May, Thursday 30th May and Friday 31st May, as well as a full week of strikes on the week of 3rd-7th June, we held an open information session... 
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
8th May
What is Mental Health Awareness Week?Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it's the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people... 
Student Life Survey 2024 - The Results
7th May
Over the course of February, March and April 2024, we asked students to respond to our annual Student Life Survey. In total, 629 students filled out the survey which has given us a great insight into the issues students are facing right now, from... 
Representing Edinburgh College students on the national stage
26th Apr
"Over the past few weeks, myself and our Officer Team attended the National Union of Students conferences for Scotland and then the whole UK. These conferences are a meetup of all the elected officers, student delegates, observers and NUS... 
Lecturers on strike (again!) How has it impacted you?
25th Apr
Strikes online info session for studentsOn Wednesday 15th May, 12-1pm, we will be hosting an online information session for students about Strikes and Action Short of Strike. This is an online meeting open to any students, where you'll be able to... 
UK General Election: Manifesto For Our Future
25th Apr
There will be a general election in the next 10 months and students will play a vital role in deciding what our next government looks like and what they prioritise.The National Union of Students as the representative body of students from across... 
Lunch Time Lego - Granton
23rd Apr
You are never too old to play! Do you enjoy building something cool, or want to try making lego without the added expense? Come along to our lunch time lego session at Granton!Whether you are a keen lego enthusiast or it is your first time,... 
Earth Day 2024
11th Apr
What is Earth Day?Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations.The Earth Day Network (EDN), which... 
Kickstart Your Business
9th Apr
Kickstart Your Business with an intensive learning session from Business GatewayIn our kickstart session, we’ll be covering the things you need to think about before starting your business:Getting registered with HMRC & TaxStarting to put your... 
Lunch Time Lego - Sighthill
27th Mar
You are never too old to play! Do you enjoy building something cool, or want to try making lego without the added expense? Come along to our lunch time lego session at Sighthill!Whether you are a keen lego enthusiast or it is your first time... 
Student Break - We're still available online!
27th Mar
The EC Students' Association offices are closed for the Student Holidays, closing on Friday the 29th of March and re-opening on Monday the 15th April. However, we are still available online and happy to help throughout the 2 week student holidays...